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During the twenties, Jazz started to spread in many directions, on various levels, and
at different speeds. Negroes and white jazzman started to form their own band with their own
characteristic in exploring their instruments and performing. For the example is the Original
Dixieland Jazz Band which started in New Orleans in 1917. They brought jazz in a unique
way which attracts people, slowly widen their influence to outside New Orleans, performing
in many cities like New Jersey and New York, and made their own recordings.
Most people know United States as the origin of Jazz music but actually, the seeds of
Jazz were brought by African slaves. After a long history of blending and mixing with
European and local culture, Jazz came up with its own shape and characteristics. Although at
first it was a rough and difficult road to even perform in underground cafes and pubs,
eventually Jazz music has made its own way to be appreciated by people and gain a lot of
listeners.